Hi Angela, I'm pleased your mum is getting you a talking clock, there are many different ones that you can get from the RNIB. The one I have alters itself when the clocks go back or forward. Oh sorry to hear that you lost your last rabbit and guinnie pig last year. that's sad. Regarding the D L A, they contact you, you don't need to get in touch with them. That's what happened with me. From what the letter says, they send you a appointment to go and get your eyes examined, think its somewhere local. Glad you get the benefit, I have to wait now. I know what you mean about not being able to see colours of things. You feel a bit left out. Take care. Senn.